Review
A witty, exciting, page turner of a story.
(Hackwriters.com 20030901)
A fascinating account of how rumours can build and how important family is. A thought-provoking read.
(Caroline Franklin 20030901)
Fantastically well observed
(Newcastle upon Tyne journal )
A lovely, wryly witty version of daily life with joyous characterisation
(Books for Keeps )
A very compelling read
(The School Librarian )
Told with wry wit and humour, employing sharp irony and masterful dialogue
(Carnegie nominations )
STRATFORD BOYS: A hugely enjoyable and dazzilingly clever novel (The Guardian )
'The story is told with wry wit and humour, employing sharp irony and masterful dialogue.'
(The Carnegie Medal Website )
Product Description
Clay is a normal teenager who likes watching films with her Dad and doing her paper round. But when a new neighbour befriends her Mum, she starts to feel uneasy. Since when did their lives revolve around his? And why is everything suddenly so complicated?Clay knows there is something odd about the new family, yet she can't help being drawn to them like everyone else...This book is by turns hilariously funny and very creepy. It talks about the power one individual can yield. And Clay meanwhile is growing up. It is stunningly original and never simplistic. It simply deserves to be read. (20051101)
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